At the end of four days of outdoor painting , a gallery show and sale was held at The Covey Nest at 215 E . Jackson St ., in the creative district . Sharon Maxwell Ferguson and Howell Ferguson have provided Pines & Palms with the perfect venue at The Covey Nest for displaying art , holding art classes and hosting interesting speakers . On the final day of the event , Featured Artists conducted art workshops , sharing years of experience and expertise to artist attendees .
THE HISTORY OF PINES & PALMS
Pines & Palms has evolved over the years from a tiny arts co-op called the Accidental Gallery , which opened in 2011 in Boston , Georgia . The founder was Sandi Shaw , who saw the historic town as a draw to artists and collectors . She and five other smart artists made a go of it until Sandi and her husband moved from Boston to Thomasville in 2016 . A year later Pines & Palms was established by Sandi , Holly Lybrook and Sue Mc- Fadden . Sue was the engine that assured the events were professional and well advertised . Together they envisioned a membership organization that would bring Georgia artists to Thomasville for lessons and events . Their dream became a reality when they became a nonprofit early in 2017 . The only challenge was in finding an appropriate building in Thomasville .
For a few years P & P exhibited in the Visitors Center , thanks to Bonnie Hayes ; the Thomasville History Center , thanks to Ann Mc- Cudden ; and the Thomas County Public Library .
Visiting artist Linda Greaves painting during the High Cotton Plein Air Paint Out .
Featured Artist Phil Sandusky at the High Cotton Plein Air Paintout .
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